Music Production Forum

APU Software has released APU Spectrum Analyzer, a highly customizable and completely free spectrum analysis plugin and standalone application for macOS and Windows. APU Spectrum Analyzer provides super-detailed spectrum analysis for your DAW without costing a cent. The plugin supports multiple FFT window types (Rectangular, Hann, Hamming, Blackman, and Kaiser) and a wide range of [...] View post: APU Software releases FREE Spectrum Analyzer plugin for macOS and Windows View the full article

Bastl Instruments has updated its Kastle 2 series, adding USB MIDI support. You can use USB MIDI to control the unit or you can send MIDI to your DAW.… Read More Bastle Updates Kastle 2 Series With USB MIDI ControlView the full article

Developer Momo Müller let us know that he's released a MIDI patch editor for the Behringer JT Mini Synthesizer, a portable synth inspired by the voice of the Roland Jupiter-8. … Read More Behringer JT Mini Synth Gets Dedicated EditorView the full article

Bitwig has introduced Bitwig Studio 6, a major update that they say improves and expands on core DAW functions.… Read More Bitwig Studio 6 Beta Now Available, Here’s What’s NewView the full article

I’ve been a fan of the Blueprint collection by Fracture Sounds from day one, and probably don’t need to repeat it, but I’m amazed at how far this series of free instruments has come. Their latest release is the Blueprint: Thumb Piano, a free characterful kalimba for Kontakt Player. The Blueprint collection now features over [...] View post: Fracture Sounds releases Blueprint: Thumb Piano, a FREE characterful kalimba for Kontakt Player View the full article

UVI PX Guitar Syn is a hybrid virtual instrument that merges vintage guitar synth sounds with modern sound design. You can get it for just $29 at AudioDeluxe (regular price $79) until August 31st. PX Guitar Syn is based on the GS-500 guitar and its companion GR-500 synth engine. It’s an analog guitar synthesizer system [...] View post: UVI PX Guitar Syn is available for $29 at AudioDeluxe View the full article

Sottovoce DSP has released Sotto Spindown, a free plugin that emulates the classic vinyl spindown effect with a customizable pitch curve. It’s available now for Windows and macOS, with no signup required. If you’re into transitions, glitchy effects, or just enjoy adding movement to your sound design, you’ll want to check this one out. Sotto [...] View post: Sottovoce DSP releases Sotto Spindown, a FREE vinyl spindown plugin View the full article

Harmonox Audio offers the BIRDS ($10) Kontakt instrument and WAV sample pack for free for a limited time via Pluginomat. BIRDS is a collection of organic bird sounds designed for sound design, ambient composition, and anyone looking to add natural textures to their music. It includes samples from six different bird species and offers a [...] View post: Harmonox Audio releases BIRDS, a FREE bird sound library for Kontakt and WAV View the full article

Purafied Audio is currently offering the Everything Bundle for just $2.64. That’s an unbelievable 99% off its regular $238 (plus tax) price tag. To get the deal, apply the code “F*CKUADANDGUITARCENTER” at checkout (replace the * with a U). It’s unclear how long the offer will last, so if you’re curious, don’t wait. The bundle [...] View post: Purafied Audio offers the Everything Bundle for only $2.64 (99% OFF) View the full article

SoundThread is a free, open-source audio-mangling tool for Linux, Mac & Windows.… Read More Free Tool, SoundThread, Makes Aphex Twin’s Sound Design Tool Easy To UseView the full article

Oscidia offers a wide range of features and oscillator types, allowing it to produce a vast variety of sounds.… Read More New Wavetable Synth For iOS, OscidiaView the full article

Xunil-Cloud has released CloudReverb, a free algorithmic reverb plugin based on the open-source CloudSeed reverb engine by Valdemar Erlingsson. CloudReverb offers a deep and flexible reverb architecture inspired by classic 80s digital reverb units. It’s a complete rewrite of the original CloudSeed plugin using JUCE, which brings native support for Windows, macOS, and Linux. This [...] View post: Xunil-Cloud releases CloudReverb, a FREE algorithmic reverb plugin View the full article

Joonas Ylänne has released Buttons from Hell, a free experimental instrument for the Decent Sampler platform. Buttons from Hell may sound like the title of a B-movie flick, but it’s not. This is a collection of mechanical button sounds, captured from various everyday devices, carefully edited, and packed into a small but surprisingly versatile Decent [...] View post: Joonas Ylänne releases Buttons from Hell, a FREE Decent Sampler instrument View the full article

Roland’s official TR-808 Software Synthesizer is currently 66% off at Plugin Boutique, bringing the price down to just $62.84, but the offer ends today! The TR-808 Software Synthesizer is Roland’s authentic emulation of their iconic TR-808 drum machine, powered by Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology. It faithfully recreates the sound and workflow of the original [...] View post: Roland TR-808 Plugin is 66% OFF until midnight View the full article

Discreet Signals has released 8TT, a free multiband compressor plugin for Windows and macOS that takes the popular OTT compression concept into new territory. If you’re familiar with Xfer Records’ classic OTT plugin, you already know the appeal: upward and downward compression in a multiband format that makes flat sounds punchier, louder, and more in-your-face. [...] View post: Discreet Signals releases 8TT, a free 8-band OTT-style multiband compressor View the full article

The latest video from synthesist and music educator Sarah Belle Reid takes an in-depth look at the Buchla 200 Series modular system, aka The Electric Music Box.… Read More Exploring The Buchla 200 System, aka The Electric Music BoxView the full article

Sleep Piano is a new ambient piano virtual instrument, created in collaboration with composer Max Richter.… Read More New Virtual Instrument From Max Richter, Sleep PianoView the full article

The RBN-1 is fine-tuned to work with their instruments, featuring an intelligent pitch expression method, bending only the currently held note or notes, without affecting sustained sounds or reverb tails.… Read More UDO Audio Ribbon Controllers Now AvailableView the full article

This 'lost' video captures a once-in-a-lifetime panel discussion featuring Bob Moog, Tom Oberheim, Dave Smith, Marcus Ryle and Roger Linn. … Read More Moog Foundation Shares ‘Lost’ Synth Legends Panel DiscussionView the full article

iZotope recently announced the launch of FXEQ, the latest addition to its Catalyst Series. FXEQ is a unique, intuitive multi-effect plugin that lets you give any sound more weight, life, and character with 5 creative effects – Saturate, Reverb, Delay, Modulate, and Lo-Fi – all through its familiar EQ-style interface. FXEQ introduces a new approach, letting artists “paint” these five colorful effects onto chosen frequency regions, unlocking creative flexibility and sidestepping tedious routing and mix overhead.… Read More iZotope Adds Multi-Effect Plugin, FXEQ, To Catalyst SeriesView the full article

Audiomovers has announced a significant update to its standalone LISTENTO application, available now as a free download for all current and new LISTENTO Basic and Pro subscribers. This latest release introduces a suite of powerful new features designed to enhance professional remote audio workflows. LISTENTO Pro users can now transmit up to 128 channels of lossless audio — upgraded from the previous limit of 16 — making it the ideal solution for high-channel-count sessions including immersive audio, scoring, and large-scale productions.… Read More Audiomovers’ LISTENTO Remote Collaboration Tool Gets Major UpdatesView the full article

Electric Nashville, an evening of electronic music produced by The Penn Jones Conspiracy and Nashville Electronic Music and Synthesizer Group, will benefit the Bob Moog Foundation. The concert takes place on October 9, 2025, at 7 pm at the Eighth Room in Nashville, TN. The evening features musical performances by Saylor Twift, Digyphus, and The Penn Jones Conspiracy.… Read More Electric Nashville Concert to Benefit the Bob Moog FoundationView the full article

The 2025 Northeast Electro-Music Festival (NEEM Fest) is returning September 12th, 13th, and 14th, 2025, to the Center for the Arts of Homer, 72 South Main Street, Homer, NY. NEEM Fest 2025 will feature over 30 electronic musicians and several Visual Artists with three days of live performances and workshops.… Read More Northeast Electro-Music Festival (NEEM Fest) Coming September 12-14View the full article

Death By Audio have announced three new product releases: the Crossover Fuzz in standard black, a limited Reverb-exclusive white edition (only 150 units worldwide), and the Photo Modulator, a light-sensitive expression controller.… Read More Death By Audio Announces Triple Release: Crossover Fuzz In Black & Limited White, Plus the Photo ModulatorView the full article

Florian Mrugalla has released Absorbiere, a free sidechain ring modulation plugin available in VST3 format for Windows and macOS. Absorbiere takes an intelligent approach to solving one of the most persistent problems in mixing: uncontrolled peak levels that result from stacking multiple tracks. Rather than using traditional compression or volume ducking, Absorbiere uses sidechain-based ring [...] View post: Florian Mrugalla releases Absorbiere, a free sidechain ring modulation plugin View the full article

Ablaze has released Screamer, a vocal effects plugin designed specifically for extreme metal vocals. Screamer is priced at 69 euros. Use the discount code SCREAMERLAUNCH25OFF for a 25% discount during the plugin’s launch until the end of September. Available in VST, AU, and AAX formats, Screamer offers a streamlined approach to shaping, thickening, and enhancing [...] View post: Ablaze releases Screamer, a vocal processing plugin for extreme metal vocals (INTRO SALE) View the full article

DiBiQuadro has released Mars800Free, a free amp sim plugin that emulates the classic Marshall JCM800 guitar amplifier. It’s available for Windows and macOS in VST3, AU, and AAX formats. If you’re after that gritty and bright British, Mars800Free is an excellent free option. This freeware single-channel amp simulates the EL34 power tubes with a precise [...] View post: DiBiQuadro releases Mars800Free, a FREE Marshall JCM800-style amp sim View the full article

The Romagnetics Midynamite is a compact, battery-powered MIDI multi-effects pedal. … Read More Romagnetics Midynamite Open-Source MIDI Effects ProcessorView the full article

All SuperRack systems now feature 5.1.4, 7.1.4, and 9.1.4 immersive channel configurations.… Read More Waves SuperRack V15 Update Adds Immersive Audio SupportView the full article

In his latest loopop video, host Ziv Eliraz shares a hands-on review of the new Suonobuono Polyvera synthesizer. The Polyvera is Suonobuono’s first synthesizer. It’s described as “a modern homage to the iconic wavetable synths and samplers of the early 80s”. It’s designed to combine the characteristic digital artifacts of that era with true analog… Read More Suonobuono Polyvera Synthesizer Hands-On ReviewView the full article